Sourcing Planner

What You'll Do

In this role, you will help drive sourcing and procurement activities that support operational and capital needs across the agency. You will work across multiple program areas, helping plan purchasing strategies, coordinate contract activity, support fiscal processing, and maintain compliant procurement documentation.

In this role, you will:

plan and support sourcing strategies for contracts and purchasing actions

help move procurement efforts from planning through renewal and closeout

review quotes, evaluate proposals, and recommend sourcing options

coordinate requisitions, purchase orders, contract changes, and payment-related actions

monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, service quality, and fulfillment outcomes

support fiscal coordination, including financial coding, split funding, and OAKS CI actions

prepare and organize documentation for procurement approvals and related actions

maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers the chance to do work that is:

mission-driven - your efforts directly support readiness and continuity of operations

strategic - you will analyze options, solve problems, and help guide sound sourcing decisions

collaborative - you will partner with internal customers, vendors, contractors, and finance professionals

impactful - your work helps deliver the resources needed to support agency operations Who Will Thrive Here

We are looking for someone who brings sound judgment, strong follow-through, and a commitment to getting the job done right. The best candidates will be comfortable balancing compliance, customer service, and operational need in a structured but dynamic environment.

You may be a strong fit if you have experience with:

sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or contract administration

reviewing quotes, bids, proposals, or vendor options

processing requisitions, purchase orders, amendments, or payment-related actions

financial coding, split funding, or procurement-related fiscal coordination

ERP or reporting systems such as OAKS FIN, OAKS CI, OAKS BI, or similar tools

maintaining records, documentation, and compliance files What You Bring

Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

strong analytical thinking

attention to detail

sound decision-making

accountability and follow-through

strong written and verbal communication

the ability to manage multiple priorities

effective working relationships with customers and partners Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of sourcing principles, contracts, public relations, and state and agency sourcing policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skill in using computers and applicable software, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and reporting tools.

Ability to analyze data, identify issues, apply sourcing procedures, write business correspondence, maintain records, and build effective working relationships with internal customers and vendors.

Developed after hire: knowledge of the Ohio National Guard mission-driven operating environment and Warfighter Fundamentals.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Important Application Instruction

Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications in the education and work experience sections of the application. Be specific about the duties performed, systems used, and level of responsibility.

What's Required

Option 1: At least 3 years' experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include experience in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.

Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management or logistics, supply chain management, operations management or other sourcing related field, including at least 1 years' experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 3: Completion of graduate core in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management or logistics, supply chain management, operations management or other sourcing related field, including at least 6 months experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 4: At least 2 years' experience as a Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.

Option 5: At least 1 year experience as a Senior Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.

Option 6: The equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.